I say it all the time because it's true: coworking has nothing to do with desks and wifi. If all you need is a place to sit and get online, you can go to any library, coffee shop or one of a growing number of banks and stores that are creating "lounges." If my job was to … [Read more...]
Queen Latifah, Mental Health and Coworking
Way back in 1989, Queen Latifah dropped "Ladies First" on the world. The song called for the elimination of stereotypes and giving women due respect. It balanced smart insight, a contagious groove, a spirit of unity that Latifah always brings, and a pinch of the … [Read more...]
The Power (and Beauty) of Checking in with Each Other
How are you feeling right now? It's a pretty simple question, but it's also a powerful one. How often do we stop and check in on each other? The Mid-week Check-in Over in the Coworking Content Alliance, we do weekly check-ins with a twist. We ask people to respond with a … [Read more...]
Could You Survive the Loss of Your Coworking Space?
Let’s do a little thought experiment. What would happen if you lost your coworking space? I mean the actual building, with all your cool interior design, your ergonomic furniture, your soundproof phone booths, your glass-enclosed meeting rooms? Would your community stay … [Read more...]
You Can’t Force Community
I was recently chatting with a fellow Peers Conference attendee in Austin, Texas. We were at a post-event happy hour swapping stories about working alone, freelancing and the benefits (and pitfalls) of working for an agency. The conversation turned, as it often does with me, … [Read more...]
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